Hugh Freeze to be fired by Auburn amid 15-19 record in three seasons coaching Tigers

Auburn University has terminated head football coach Hugh Freeze following a disappointing performance against Kentucky, where the team only scored three points. This marks Auburn's fifth loss in six games within the SEC this season. Athletic Director John Cohen announced the decision, emphasizing the program's aim to compete for championships. Defensive coordinator DJ Durkin will serve as the interim coach.

Freeze, in his third season, led Auburn to a 4-5 overall record and a 1-5 SEC record. His tenure ends with a 15-19 overall record and a 6-16 conference record, marking the worst three-year start for an Auburn coach since Ralph Jordan from 1951-53. Auburn will now pay Freeze a $15.4 million buyout, similar to the buyout paid to former coach Bryan Harsin.

Despite high expectations due to successful recruiting and a promising start to the 2025 season, Auburn's performance declined, including a failure to score more than 20 points in several